USA Fencing Announces Dwight Global Online School as Official Online School

NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- USA Fencing has signed a long‑term agreement naming Dwight Global Online School its Official Online School through 2033. The new partnership will help student‑athletes balance rigorous academics with rigorous training — and provides webinars, on‑site support, and scholarship opportunities.

USA Fencing partnered with Dwight Global because the school meets fencers on the road, on the strip, and online — without sacrificing academic rigor. Dwight Global provides a leading college‑prep program built on over 150 years of history to athletes wherever they are  — plus a willingness to meet families at key moments in the fencing season. Dwight Global boasts top US college acceptances and provides flexible and year-round scheduling, while also customising an educational path for promising student-athletes in grades 6-12.

Dwight, the first school in the U.S. to be accredited by The World Academy of Sport, sets the platinum standard in online private school education and is an ideal choice for aspiring fencers. The partnership includes in‑person presence at national events and scholarships tailored for USA Fencing families.

Dwight Global, which already counts a number of USA fencers within its ranks, will provide fencers priority admissions pathways, as well as webinars about college planning, mental health and leadership, and dedicated college counsellors skilled in athletic recruitment, who will work with each player to gain acceptance into their top-choice universities. Students can join Dwight Global traveling teams where they train, compete, and study together.

"This partnership gives fencing families a tremendous option for pursuing their educational and fencing goals," says Phil Andrews, USA Fencing CEO. "Dwight Global's flexible elite program helps our athletes pursue their dreams in both arenas, and we're thrilled to lock in this support for the long term."

Dwight Global has an impressive history of supporting fencers. Fencers who have graduated from Dwight include: Juliana Barrett '12, South African épée fencer, Northwestern University; Race Imboden OLY '11, two-time Olympic team bronze medalist; Kamara James OLY '02, U.S. épée fencer, 2004 Olympics, Princeton; Julian Rose '02, All-American Harvard fencer; and Dwight Smith '05, three-time All-American while at Columbia, as well as a four-time USA National Team member and current Head Coach of Long Island University.

As Dwight Global students, fencers will have unique opportunities to study on-site at any school in Dwight's global network, which has campuses in New York, London, Seoul, Shanghai, Dubai, and Hanoi. Students can also enjoy Dwight residential experiences, participate in performing arts collaborations, and go on trips and exchanges with Dwight students worldwide.

"We are thrilled to welcome USA Fencing families," says Dwight Global's Head of School Louisa Childs, "and are committed to providing them with unmatched academic opportunities while fully supporting the careers of these talented student-athletes."

For Dwight Global media inquiries contact:
Allison Feldman, Global Director of Communications
([email protected])

For USA Fencing media inquiries contact:
Bryan Wendell, Director of Communications
(570-768-9836 | [email protected])   

About Dwight Global Online School
Ranked one of the top two online high schools in the U.S. by Newsweek and niche.com, Dwight Global is the leading choice for student-athletes in grades 6-12 seeking to balance the pursuit of their passion with challenging academics. Steeped in over 150 years of academic history, Dwight Global was founded in 2014 as the cloud campus of the Dwight network of Schools — all dedicated to igniting the spark of genius in every child. Dwight Global students can select from Advanced Placement courses, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, or personalized tracks. Online work can be supplemented with study at a Dwight brick-and-mortar School in New York, London, Seoul, Shanghai, Dubai, or Hanoi. Recent college matriculations include Harvard, Princeton, Columbia, Stanford, Notre Dame, Yale, Penn State, Cornell, University of Michigan, University of Virginia, Duke, University of Pennsylvania, Vassar, Georgetown, UCLA, Wesleyan, and others. Learn more and apply at dwight.global.

About USA Fencing
USA Fencing is the national governing body for the Olympic and Paralympic sport of fencing in the United States. Our mission is to grow and promote the sport of fencing in the United States, honor its rich traditions, and achieve sustained competitive international excellence. In USA Fencing, our athletes are strong and competitive both on the fencing strip and in life — a reminder that fencing provides physical and mental benefits that last a lifetime. Learn more at usafencing.org.

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